Material Buyer

Job Description

In the Material Buyer role, you will lead the procurement process, ensuring timely delivery of goods at competitive prices. You’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of supply chain specialists, managing supplier relationships and optimizing the supply network. Your analytical skills will shine as you forecast needs and tackle challenges both locally and globally, driving operational excellence.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Ensure inbound material availability against the demand on oHubs with optimized logistics total landed cost.
• Execute orders and forecasts for internal and external suppliers .
• Execute DCD orders based on SO for internal and external suppliers.
• 1st level of material shortage/lead time management.
• Manage inventories (e.g. stock level review, E&O management and reporting) .
• Purchasing master data management and maintenance.
• Operative 1st level supplier management (e.g. supplier collaboration including KPI monitoring and capacity utilization follow-up).
• Collaborate with other departments to forecast demand, plan inventory levels, and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Execution of inbound logistics models based on the agreed roadmap.
• Manage exceptions (e.g. invoice clarification, returns, quality claims, blocked stock, etc.).
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
  
  

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• Require bachelors degree with related field.
• Typically, minimum 4–5 years of relevant buyer experience of direct materials.
• Experience with Power BI and Data Analytics as value-added skills.
• Effective communication skills for explaining complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience in leadership roles, such as Team Leader or Project Leader.
  
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• Ability to influence stakeholders across different job areas.
• Cross-cultural knowledge and a global mindset for diverse collaboration.
  
  

About Us

About Nokia

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.

We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.

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About The Business Group

Join Mobile Networks (MN) and help us become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. Your work will contribute to delivering unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific roles requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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